Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences Bachelor of Laws
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Study Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences Bachelor of Laws at UTS
Be a lawyer with a social conscience – or a social scientist with legal nous. If you want a future where you'll make a real impact on people's lives, UTS's cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences Bachelor of Laws is your ideal choice.
Through this program, you'll acquire two cutting-edge and in-demand qualifications. You'll get insights into sociology, social policy, politics, public history and international studies, all while acquiring the legal insight required to practise law in NSW.
As a graduate, you'll be ready to pursue a huge array of roles in government, law, policy and more, utilising your broad competencies to advocate for a better, fairer future for all.
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Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences Bachelor of Laws
CODE
UTS: C10383 (version 4)
CRICOS: 087789E
UAC: 609003 (Autumn Session)
LOWEST SELECTION RANK question_mark This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made for a recent school leaver in the Autumn 2025 intake.
97.4
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DURATION
5 years full time
INTAKE question_mark These are dates to consider when applying for your course, including when applications open and close.
Autumn Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027
COURSE FEES question_mark This indicative tuition fee is an estimate for the entire course, based on full-time study each year. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $91,455.00
LOCATION question_mark Our classes are held at our City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some of our courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.
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What you’ll study
You'll commence your Law studies with a range of core subjects, building your familiarity with topics like remedies, evidence and Constitutional law. Then, you'll have the opportunity to acquire forward-focused insights through the Legal Futures and Technology Major or study topics of particular interest through your choice of Options subjects.
Your Communications studies will see you establish a broad understanding of the discipline before specialising in your chosen stream. Here, you'll cover topics like self and society, political ideas and change and policy and advocacy before completing a professional placement.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 52600 | Communication and Society |
| 52601 | Communication and Technology |
| 52602 | Communication and Work Futures |
| 52670 | Self and Society |
| 52671 | Histories of the Present |
| 52672 | Comparing Indigenous Histories and Politics |
| 52673 | Political Ideas and Change |
| 52674 | Global Economies |
| 52675 | Investigating Urban Change |
| 52676 | Policy and Advocacy |
| 52677 | Professional Placement |
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Course highlights
This program is designed to give you practical and theoretical capabilities in policy, political science, sociology and law. You'll get the chance to complete hands-on research, internships and fieldwork in two discrete disciplines and graduate having completed the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer to the NSW Supreme Court.
- check_circle Law
- check_circle Social and Political Studies
- check_circle Justice and ethics
- check_circle Policy and advocacy
- check_circle Professional placement
- check_circle Pathway to legal practice
Industry accreditation
This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer. Once completed, you will also need to complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (available at UTS) to be eligible for admission as a lawyer.
Admissions information
Admissions information
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Course description
This course is suitable if you are aiming to integrate social sciences with legal expertise, especially if you are interested in the relationship between law, society and politics. Choose this course to fulfil the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW while gaining a broad understanding of social and political dynamics.
You will acquire knowledge in sociology, political science, and international studies, alongside a comprehensive legal education. You’ll develop skills in social research, policy formulation, and legal analysis, with elective modules in history, communication, and specialist legal topics, including a major in Legal Futures and Technology.
Teaching methods include research projects, case study analysis and interactive learning experiences. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped for careers in law, social research, policy development, political consultancy or media.
By combining professional studies, hands-on research, internships and fieldwork in two discrete disciplines, this combined degree equips students to consider the role of the law as a tool for social and political change.
Elective choices include cross-discipline studies in history, communication, media and country studies; specialist legal subjects; and the Legal Futures and Technology major, which provides first-hand experience of the technologies shaping the future of the legal profession.
Graduates are ready to use their professional legal requirement to support activities in social research, policy development and political advocacy, or for roles in the social science, media and communication sectors. - ### Important dates
Find out more about application dates relating to this course - ### Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.
The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to. - ### ATAR and selection ranks
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution. - ### Scholarships and prizes
Discover our scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Our scholarships celebrate diversity and academic excellence. Use the scholarship search tool to find the right scholarship for you.
Scholarships for domestic students
Scholarships for international students - ### Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.
All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.
Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.
By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.
If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.
In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.
* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. - ### Course duration
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students are required to attend approximately 17 hours of seminars and lectures a week, and may be required to attend evening classes for the law component. - ### Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT (0-120): overall 79, writing 21 TOEFL iBT (1-6): overall 4, writing 4.5 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A / C2P: overall 176, writing 169 - ### Domestic course fees
2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students
All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.
2026 Tuition Fees
Indicative first-year tuition fee: $17,399.00
Indicative total tuition fee: $91,455.00
Additional Costs
Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory. - ### Assumed knowledge
HSC English and computer literacy. - ### Professional recognition
This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232). - ### Important notes
Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Bachelor of Laws in 2025 should refer to the course description in the UTS Handbook 2025.
Students who commenced before 2025 should refer to the course description in the year they commenced: see Handbook Archives (Pre-2025).
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Careers
Your future career
Career options include policy design and advocacy, research in think tanks and academia, policy research, analysis and program management in government and private organisations, management of social services and welfare organisations, and advocacy in a variety of fields, such as environmental, Indigenous affairs, human rights, overseas development and trade unions.
Career options
- check_circle Lawyer
- check_circle Political Advisor
- check_circle Media Lawyer
- check_circle Legislative Assistant
- check_circle Legal Policy Advisor
- check_circle Social Researcher
- check_circle Political Activist
- check_circle Media Researcher
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Employers value our graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills and lateral thinking. Our degrees are flexible, with content developed in consultation with industry. We offer practical learning opportunities, including in-house legal counsel, legal centres and firms, and summer clerkship programs.
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